[PugMom]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It's a marketing thing. I prefer a bare concrete driveway that requires no maintenance.

a neighbor claims sealed driveways stay cleaner longer. i'm watching the ones down here to see how long it lasts, if it's true, etc. 1 neighbor even painted his patio, saying it easier to maintain. yes, bare looks fine to me so far

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by PugMom

a neighbor claims sealed driveways stay cleaner longer. i'm watching the ones down here to see how long it lasts, if it's true, etc. 1 neighbor even painted his patio, saying it easier to maintain. yes, bare looks fine to me so far

A sealed driveway will dry off faster which may prevent mold growth in a shaded area. But, I don't mind a little mold on the driveway. It adds character.

[vinnytalk]

You should ask the one who painted or sealed it

[villagetinker]

Our driveway was 'painted' over 7 years ago by "driveways by jay" he uses a Xylene based paint/stain sold by Sherwin Williams. This product holds up very well. There are several driveways on my block that were done before ours (8 years old) to after (around 6 years), and all of these are in excellent condition. Further, this company NO longer seals driveways primarily due to the above mentioned clouding problem.